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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.98, 813.86 and 299.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.98, 813.86 and 299.17 is: 448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.98 : 813.86 = 299.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.98/813.86 = 299.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.98x = 813.86 × 299.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.98x = 243,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,482.50/542.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.42

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